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Real Madrid have made Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold a top priority on their summer shopping list… But should they sign his understudy instead?
JJ Bull takes a look ðŸ§
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31 Comments
i like how they never mention how trent is the worstat defending in any scenario
Again sloppy from tifo.
Bradleys average position over this season is a lot more down the half spaces than on the wing. Yes he contributes more ball carries than TAA (therefore more like your typical wide attacking full back), this idea of him being a natural width hugging full back isn’t really true
Im sure he plays more wide than trent does in his role but he certainly isn’t a carvajal/vazquez type as they describe here
I would rather have another Madrid academy player than Trent. Trent maybe good but he’s just so inconsistent, I mean if Madrid can find Ramos regen in Asencio sure as hell they could find a Carvajal regen in their academy. Their academy is called la fabrica or the factory that name is not without reason.
Leave my boy alone Conor is going nowhere ðŸ˜
carvajal is back after injury so they don't need him
Trying? Its almost a dead cert.
real madrid dont wait on potential is a wild claim comsidering the team they have right now
Trent would be more of a kroos replacement if you think about it
Don't Worry Real Will sign Conor bradley too in the Future
Bro shh, Bradley is ours don't want Madrid claiming him already also.
Madrid don't sign tactically, they just want the biggest names.
Plot twist:
Valverde plays RB and Trent plays CDM 😂
Guys u must understand Carvajal is gonna come back eventually..he is still 32 he has atleast 2 seasons in him and he is far better defensively than trent…what Madrid needs is more defending now as their attacking is quiet good..and Valverde cannot cover every mistake made by the right back….
Thanks for the info Diddy
This is why real madrid will always be terrible. They never try anything new, they just buy the best players
Liverpool fans are getting mad at Alexander Arnold for leaving Liverpool but don’t realize that this is a really good thing as Connor Bradley can now get a lot more game time
If Real Madrid does it, is the right move. Hardly they miss in signing
People are talking as if signing the best individuals hasn't worked out for them. Real Madrid also do wait on potentials. They bought Vini Rodrygo Reinier Valverde and all of em weren't instant hits. They still have Guler and Endrick in their ranks. People will be shocked how well Trent does in Madrid.
Madrid absolutely need him, by signing mbappe they now have another attacking player with no intention of aiding in build up. What’s the fix? Get a rb who can play make from the back. Or a rb that could even move to cm as a long term Kroos replacement
This is a bad joke. Trent used to hog the touchline. He can easily go back to that
Trent isn't going to Madrid to play at RB
I really like your hairstyle
I honestly believe that real Madrid needs a player like McAllister to play the midfield with Bellingham
Great another pretending to be smart Clip
Bradley isn't that good yet, and Real don't care…
Don't go giving them ideas man!!
I have been wanting Madrid to sign kimmich for a while now I think he fits well into their system and is good defensively
Trent overrated af
This guy is really good he breaks down every single tactic
Trent goes CM,CAM as Modric leave the club. My guess.
The issue is Conor Bradley is not healthy tbh
If you are a sane person it's so fking obvious trent would be amazing in Madrid. They have an engine in the midfield, pacey clinical front 3. Trent would do amazing in Madrid. They finally found a good cb duo this season as well. Trent can overload in midfield whenever they are getting run over like the arsenal game or they can just counter with balls from behind